Counselling with Kate Howard

Counselling and Psychotherapy, including Postnatal Counselling, Derbyshire

Welcome

If you think that counselling may be helpful to you, these pages contain some information about my practice in general counselling, psychotherapy and postnatal counselling in Derbyshire and Nottingham.

There are times in our lives when it may be useful to share problems with someone who is outside the situation and who is trained to listen and to help explore your difficulties. You may have experienced bereavement, relationship problems, life changes such as pregnancy and parenthood or general feelings of unhappiness and dissatisfaction with the way that your life is going. Sharing difficulties within a secure and non-judgemental atmosphere can bring about considerable relief, new insights and positive changes. I am a professional counsellor, currently based in Belper, Derbyshire, with a wide range of experience in health, educuation and private practice. I also have a small practice in central Nottingham.

My counselling practice

I provide confidential and ethical counselling based on respect and working collaboratively

I offer short-term focussed or longer term exploratory work

I hold a professional qualification and I am a fully accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherpists (BACP) I work within the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice and I am answerable to their Complaints Procedure www.bacp.co.uk

My Belper practice is located just off the Nottingham Road and there is parking outside. It is within easy reach of Derby, Ripley, Heanor, Ilkeston and Matlock. My Nottingham practice is based in a central location within easy reach of all parts of the city, and easily accessible from areas of Nottinghamshire and neighbouring parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire. It is a few minutes walk from a tram stop (Nottingham Trent University)and from bus routes serving the city centre. Metered parking outside is also available.

I have experience of working with the following:

Depression and anxiety

Antenatal and postnatal counselling and parenting support

Relationships difficulties and family conflicts

Effects of loss and change

Personal growth and development

Adolescents on a variety of developmental, emotional and behavioural issues


Antenatal and Postnatal Counselling

The emotional demands of pregnancy and parenting are very great and counsellling provides an opportunity to explore feelings that arise at this time. Some of these feelings may be unexpected and perhaps it is difficult to discuss them with friends and relatives. Counselling may help to find a way of coping with painful experiences such and traumatic birth, miscarriage and neonatal illness or death. Mnay people experience other major life events such as bereavement or separation during pregnancy and early parenthood and counselling can provide some much needed support at this time.


Fees

Each session is £35 and lasts 50 minutes. Lower rates for students or clients on low incomes can be negotiated during our initial consultation.

I welcome enquiries by telephone (01773 823059)or email info@katehowardcounselling.co.uk to discuss your personal situation and to make further enquiries. These are without cost or obligation.